Punjab Expands Health Coverage, Enhances Access to Private Hospitals
Punjab expands health cover, adds more procedures in pvt hospitals
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The Punjab government has broadened the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana to include more medical procedures at 550 empanelled private hospitals, improving access to specialized care for beneficiaries and reducing pressure on public healthcare facilities. The scheme now covers a wider range of treatments, particularly in general surgery and women's healthcare.
- 01The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana now allows procedures like appendicectomy and gall bladder surgeries at private hospitals.
- 02Women's healthcare services have expanded to include medical termination of pregnancy beyond 12 weeks.
- 03Package rates for new procedures range from ₹2,000 to ₹27,800.
- 04The scheme now covers individuals living alone, including senior citizens and independent residents.
- 05Approximately 65 lakh families are currently enrolled in the health insurance program.
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The Punjab government has enhanced the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana by permitting various medical procedures to be conducted at 550 empanelled private hospitals. This initiative aims to improve access to specialized healthcare, particularly in districts with limited services and high patient loads in government facilities. Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh emphasized that this expansion will alleviate pressure on public hospitals, reduce waiting times, and provide timely care. New procedures include ENT surgeries, general surgeries like appendicectomy, and women's healthcare services such as medical termination of pregnancy beyond 12 weeks. Additionally, the scheme now accommodates individuals living alone, broadening its coverage beyond families. Package rates for these procedures range from ₹2,000 to ₹27,800. Currently, around 65 lakh families are benefiting from the scheme, which covers nearly 2,300 diseases and medical procedures across 824 hospitals.
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The expansion of healthcare services will significantly improve access to timely and specialized medical treatments for residents in Punjab.
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